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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1909

Page

6

Judge Grants Appeal of Standard Oil Company

In St Louis on December 18 Judge William Hook and Judge Elmer B Adams of the United States circuit court of appeals signed an order granting Standard Oil's appeal to the Supreme Court on the federal investigation. The bond was set at $50,000. The appeal challenges the lower court's dissolution order and raises sixty six alleged errors focusing on evidence of Sherman anti trust violations and the control of subsidiary companies.

St. Louis William Hook Elmer B. Adams United States Circuit Court of Appeals Standard Oil Company Supreme Court John D. Rockefeller William Rockefeller Henry H. Rogers Henry M. Mingler John D. Archbold Oliver H. Payne Charles M. Pratt Standard of Company of Olio

Short Changing Scams Arrested In Four Stores

Police arrested Harry Martin and H J Sanford after they allegedly ran a fake “abort change” scam in several shops. The scheme used lookouts and underpayment, then a phony request to return a dollar. At A J Watson’s store the loss was about 80 cents before discovery led to arrests. The suspects were handed to court officers for investigation.

A. J. Watson Harry Martin H. J. Sanford Watson Store

Early report hints at unfavorable Cook findings

Associated Press dispatch from Copenhagen reports that examination of Dr. Cook’s North Pole records may finish sooner than expected. A report could be presented at tomorrow’s Copenhagen university consistory meeting, with the public hopeful of an early termination viewed as favorable to Cook.

Associated Press Copenhagen Denmark

Bath Tub Mystery Still Unsolved

Associated Press reports Ocey Spend family members in a personal crisis mania as defense in the bath tub death case. Police note the Wardlow family faced strain over the husband’s disappearance while Deby may have been starved, with Mrs. Martin saying the family feared losing her.

Presa New York Ocey Spend Wardlow Mysteriona Prinan Caroling TH. Martin Deby

Texas Company Sued by Bank Commissioner

State Bank Commissioner A M Young has filed a suit in district court against J W Sloan trustee and Kasoma Oil company in Tulsa Oklahoma alleging the Texas company owes First State Bank of Kiefer 1800 dollars and requesting garnishment for that amount.

Tulsa Okla Bec Texas Company State Bank A. M. Young Distret J. W. Sloan Kasoma of! Company Young First State Bank of Kiefer

Strayed Cow Report From Nod County Oklahoma

Sunday December 12 1909 a heht red cow with a white forehand spot undercut ears marking one fourth Jersey may be fresh. Notify property owner PRowerty RFD Nod Cluejacket Oklahoma if found.

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Court House Contract With W E Halsell Approved

County commissioners signed a three year contract with W E Halsell for the corner Canadian avenue and Wilson street building to serve as a court house. Annual rent is 2200 with remodeling to create additional rooms on first and second floors northeast corner and a new vault for the register of deeds. The register of deeds office moves to the first door, city offices occupy north side rooms at the rear. start date January 1.

County Commissioners W. E. Halsell Canadian Avenue Wilson Street Hassell Register of Deeds The

January docket omits Haskell town lot cases

In Muskogee Oklahoma December 18 the January federal court docket excludes the town lot cases naming Governor Haskell as a defendant though Judge Marshall may travel to Oklahoma that month. Government aims to delay trials and dismiss cases, with doubts about securing convictions in Muskogee County or Creek Nation. Amber depredation indictments in the Choctaw Nation set for January Av.

Muskogee Okla Haskell Marshall Oklahoma Washington Muskogee County

Governor Haskell Defeats Suit In District Court At Muskogee

Muskogee Okla Dec 18 Governor Haskell won a case in district court defending a $1150 hotel board bill alleged by Fred Scherubel former Turner Hotel proprietor. The governor could not appear but his attorney asked for a continuance. the court denied it but noted he would be in court on January 6.

Muskogee Okla Haskell Apepal Towsday Fred Scherubel Scherubel Turner Hotel Mitekoges Wag Ut

Hen Industry 19 Being Neglected in Oklahoma

Poultry industry in Oklahoma faces sharp declines in 1908 with a 49.6 percent drop in poultry and 36.5 percent in eggs sold. Charles Barrett cites lack of legislative recognition and urges action to aid poultry with county funding for exhibitions and collaboration with A. and M. Stillwater adding poultry department. The article notes geography favorable to production and mentions local poultry associations as auxiliaries to farmers institutes. Public notice follows about a real estate deed cancellation case in Welch Oklahoma with a Feb 7, 1910 deadline for defendant J W Dodge to respond.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma Charles Barrett State Poultry Breeders Association Enid Barrett A. & M. College Stillwater Nebraska Texas Rocky Mountains Arkansas United States

University of Copenhagen probe finds no proof of Cook North Pole claim

The University of Copenhagen committee examining Dr. Cook's polar records reported that current data do not substantiate his north pole attainment. The preliminary findings were read at a secret session and sparked an animated discussion as the committee continues its inquiry.

Associated Preen Copenhagen Associated Press University of Copenhagen Cook North Pole North Polar Elaith Iilcerelty

Tulsa Bank stockholders meet to discuss reorganization plan

Tulsa bankers and stockholders met at the Wrightman firm offices to consider reorganizing the defunct Farmers National Bank. W L Norton, attorney for sureties, led a cautious session with all interests represented. A definite decision was expected after this evening’s meeting as plans are refined.

Tulsa Okla W. L. Norton Farmera’tional Wrightman, Bush and Johnson Thone Métmbern

Guardianship Sale Hearing for Evelyn Parrish Minor

In Craig County Oklahoma the County Court sets a hearing for Ada Parrish guardian of Evelyn Parrish on January 5 1910 to consider selling all or part of the minor’s real estate. The order requires notice by publication for three weeks in a general circulation newspaper in Craig County.

Chieftain State of Oklahoma Craig County Evelyn Parrish Ada Parrish

King Leopold Will Restricts Attendees For Funeral

Brussels report states King Leopold declared in his will that he possesses $3,000,000 left to his children. He forbids all save Prince Albert and the head of his household from attending his funeral and warns papers should not be betrayed or handed to Prince Albert.

Prince Albert Associated Press Brussels Leopold Alee Prince Abbert

Father Charles participates in Muskogee ceremonies

Father Charles Van Hulse of Vinita took part in the dedication of St. Josaph's college in Muskogee Oklahoma. A procession led by Bishop Meerachnort and visiting clergy toured the building visiting each room before a chapel service. A banquet followed with many clergy and guests in attendance.

Muskogee Oklo Charles van Hulse Vinita St. Josaph's College Meerachnort

Public Sale at Browning Place Near Vinita

Public sale to be held at Browning place 2 1/2 miles northeast of Vinita on Tuesday December 21 1900 starting at 10 a m. Auction of cattle horns cattle ho se and farming implements. Ben Williams acts as auctioneer.

Browning Place Vinita Ben Williams

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Standard of New Jersey Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Ocey Snead BANK Court House Craig R.B. N. Williamson J. H. Ruehle J. W. Dodge Lote Welch EB. N. Williamson J. H. Ritchie Seymour Riddle D. B. Stutsman J. V. Roberta Discovery Tulsa Bank Norton Theo, D. B. Fawar Addis A. Brown Guardian Excelsior City Lot Co Lar Commonwealth Land Company Vinito Obie Father Charles C. W. Day Empire Block W. B Buffington Bulldin W. B. DePue Vinita, Okla South Wilson Street E. A. Stubblefield McGeorge F. L. Mar Riddle's Vinita, Oklahoma Rea Brnck William T, Rye Lew Boom 6 Beott Bidg Dr. G. O. Burd James S. Davenpo Orla New Halaell DR. C. S. Neer Foreman Buiding Raymond Hiona Hassel Louis “Sur Dalquest Council Marrs Harry R. Haas, M DR. Griffith Hill D. H. Wilsor Attorney-At-Law Empire Cobb Hotel
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